Why It’s Hard to Run Venezuela

Why It’s Hard to Run Venezuela

Under Nicolas Maduro, a status quo prevailed among Venezuela’s powerful armed factions: Paramilitary cells enforced the government’s priorities. Ever-expanding crime syndicates, deep-pocketed prison gangs and combat-tested Colombian rebels often colluded with local officials or the federal government. But with Mr. Maduro gone, and allies and opponents competing to fill the power vacuum at Venezuela’s center, […]